Ernest Jones’ funeral – the last Chartist rally
The Chartist leader Ernest Jones died of pleurisy on 26 January, 1869, six days after addressing his last political rally,
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Friend of the People – into the 1850s
This page recounts the story of George Julian Harney’s short-lived Friend of the People, and reproduces some snippets from its
Read moreLabour Parliament 1854
This page looks at the Labour Parliament which met in Manchester in March 1854 and lists the names of delegates.
Read moreMonster meeting on Kennington Common, 10 April 1848
On 10 April 1848, thousands of Chartists assembled on Kennington Common in south London preparing to march on Parliament to
Read moreLondon convention and assembly 1848
The 1848 Chartist Convention of 1848 was called to prepare the presentation of the third great national petition calling for
Read moreTeetotal Chartism
Looking for the Charter “at the bottom of a glass of water”? Chartism and alcohol enjoyed an uneasy relationship. The
Read moreFifth national petition 1851
With Ernest Jones now at its head, the National Charter Association managed a brief flicker of revival in membership during
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